In this hurried and heavily technical world, nature is often the last thing on our children’s minds. However it should not be that way. Nature is a huge part of human life and teaching children respect for the environment and the plant should start at a young age. Here are some ways that I have… Read more:
Tag Archives: Environment
How to Inspire Someone Else to Go Green
If you have already made the conscious choice to be eco-friendly and enjoy the benefits of natural living, it’s hard not to have the itch to help share your interest in the environment with your friends and family. To “convert” someone to the mindset of going green, here are a few things you’ll want to keep… Read more:
Greenest Vehicle on the Block: Why the Guy with the Mini-Van Rules
If you’re interested in saving on fuel costs, you have a lot of vehicle options from which to choose. Hybrid-electric, flex fuel, ultra-compact vehicles and even motorcycles can lower your fuel consumption and save you money. But there’s another green vehicle option you may have overlooked: the mini-van. If used the right way, the mini-van… Read more:
Top Apps for a Green Dad
Your smartphone can help you live better and save money With the right apps, your smartphone can be a powerful tool to help your family live more responsibly. Make the most of your data plan, and check out these apps for Android and iOS.… Read more:
There’s No Such Thing as Waste
Psst. Hey you. How about a sweet little permaculture music video to start your day? A permaculture video with a catchy tune, an important lesson, and a ukelele, no less. No Such Thing As Waste, a permaculture principle song by yardboidoroony. Filmed & Edited by Wee Earthlings. Animations by OzJThomas.… Read more:
Why I Don’t Want to Talk About the Environment
Every time another guy asks me, “So, what do you do?” the conversation plays out in the same way. I tell him I’m a writer, and he asks, “Oh, what have you written? Who’s your publisher?” When I say, “I’m my own publisher. I’m a blogger,” you can see the look on his face change… Read more:
Geoengineering: Plan B for Saving the Planet
Geo-engineering has been on the fringes of the debate of how to handle the threat of climate change for a number of years now. But it has always been seen by most as just a little too ‘out there’ for serious consideration. Giant reflectors in space to reflect the sun? Massive floating ships spewing salt-water… Read more:
Electric Power Consumption Facts for the U.S. (Infographic)
Here’s a brief look at the facts about electric power consumption in the U.S., and what you can do to reduce your usage, courtesy of Power SuperSite: Source by Power SuperSite… Read more:
When Will Your Mad As Hell Moment Happen?
If you’ve been living under a rock, like I have, then you might have missed Dylan Ratigan’s mad as hell moment the first time around. If you’ve already seen it too many times, then just jump past it and read the rest of this post. If you haven’t, then take a couple of minutes and… Read more:
Newsflash: Americans Unwilling to Give Up Comfort for the Environment
And now, in News You Already Knew, we learn that the results of a survey from the Shelton Group indicate that: Americans are “unwilling to give up comfort and personal freedom for the environment.” According to their Green Living Pulse survey, 69% of Americans believe it is important to personally reduce water consumption, yet only… Read more:
Turning Over a New Leaf
Plants are always used to create a feng shui positive environment because they not only add vibrancy, oxygen and life force, they symbolize growth and support us energetically. Much of feng shui is about creating an environment that gives us energy versus one that drains us of our energy and life force. Plant Selection The… Read more: